Sunday, January 26, 2014

Best Ever Chocolate Mousse!

Some people at the CrossFit that I go to have been doing a clean eating challenge. One part of the challenge is consuming NO sugar, including agave nectar and maple syrup. This honestly has been the hardest part for me. Sugar is in so many things!

An old friend was in town and I was going to a get together to see her and a bunch of my parent's friends. I wanted to bring something tasty, but healthy for everyone to try. I've made coconut cream dip with pumpkin, cinnamon, and nutmeg before and it was delicious. Since strawberries are in season (and I've been craving chocolate) I wanted to make a chocolate mousse version. I wasn't sure how my creation would turn out with no sugar, but it was pleasantly amazing! Everyone seemed to love it. One person even ate the leftovers out of the bowl once the strawberries were gone! :)

This mousse is light, chocolaty, and totally guilt free! It can be eaten on its own or with your favorite fruits!

Open both cans of coconut milk. The coconut fat will be at the top. With a butter knife, carefully scrape the sides of the can to loosen the coconut fat. With the knife still in the can and between the cans edge and coconut fat, carefully pull the coconut fat out. Be sure not to use any of the coconut juice at the bottom of the can. If you do, your mousse will not thicken properly. Put the coconut fat into a mixer or bowl if hand mixing.

Add the vanilla extract, chocolate, and stevia to the bowl. Mix at a medium high speed, scraping the sides of the bowl as needed. Mix until you have a creamy consistency and peaks start forming. This should be relatively fast.

Pour the mixture into your favorite dish and serve! Voila! You're done. If you are making this for later, keep in the refrigerator until serving. :)

I hope you enjoy this! Please let me know if you make this recipe! I'd love to know if you enjoyed it as much as my friends and family did. :)